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The ABC's of 4th Grade

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“The purpose of life is the expansion of happiness, love, compassion and to be in touch with the creative source inside you” Deepak Chopra

The expectations and curriculum standards for a child in 4th grade are very high now. But don't worry! With your help, we are here to make sure that your child's educational experience will be not only

successful, but fun and exciting also. Now that we are a Fine Arts Academy, your child will experience an

enriched curriculum and will be encouraged to be creative each day. We will also be focusing on music, art, theatre and dance

standards.

Oak Grove Fine Arts Academy

NOT ONLY WILL THIS INSTRUCTIONAL STYLE HELP FOSTER GREATER CREATVITIY, BUT IT HAS ALSO BEEN PROVEN TO

HELP WITH RETENTION OF CONTENT AND DEEPEN ENGAGEMENT. (JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SUMMIT , 2009). FURTHERMORE, EXPOSURE TO THE ARTS HAS PROFOUND EFFECTS ON LEARNING, MEMORY AND COMPREHENSIVE

CREATIVE THINKING

Why Fine Arts?

attendance is very important! If your child misses school, please remember to write a note or call the office to let us know he/she will be absent. Most of our 4th grade experiences are group oriented and involve interaction with classmates and hands-on materials. Therefore, it is sometimes next to impossible to make up work at home!

is for backpacks. Please send your child with his/her backpack each day and check them after school each

day! Please SIGN your child's agenda and conduct folder EVERYDAY!

is for communication and conferences. Throughout the year we will communicate with you through notes in the agenda, email, telephone calls, newsletters, progress reports, and parent teacher conferences. I encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or concerns at any time. There is no need to wait until parent conference day if you have a concern about your child's progress. Feel free to send me an email, or send a note to school in your child’s folder.

is for our Discipline Procedures. You received and signed our discipline procedures in the first day packet! We have very high expectations.

Is for the 3 E’s at Oak Grove Fine Arts Academy. Excitement for learning, high Expectations and Exemplary behavior . We also follow Ron Clarks’ Essential 55… take a flyer to learn more!

is for fine arts! We will be incorporating art, music, dance, and theatre across the curriculum. This will not only help students retain information better, but it has proven to be an agent for behavioral changes and more student engagement.

is for gym class! We will have gym class at least once a week. Children should wear sneakers for gym class.

Fire drills are required at least once a

more student engagement.

month.

is for homework! I encourage you to work with your child each night to review & reinforce the

skills we are working on in school.

Be NVOLVED in your child's learning!

is for joining our PTA! Throughout the school year there will be a variety of special classroom activities, celebrations, and PTA meetings. We also have a Fall Festival and several fundraisers to help support our school. I encourage you to attend all functions and become involved!

is for keeping up with folders and agendas! Folders are our primary means of communications. The folder will be our way of making sure things get to and from school. Anything you need me to see, including money, should be in the folder.

These are checked each morning!

is for library books! We will be visiting our library throughout the year.

is for money! On many occasions it will be necessary for your child to bring money to school. Always send it in a sealed envelope with the following information on it: name, amount, purpose, and teacher’s name.

is for Nurse! We have a full time nurse at our school! If your student requires medication to be taken at school please make sure that you fill out the necessary forms in the office. Our nurse handles all medication. Also, if there are any allergies that we need to be aware of please let us know.

is for office check-ins and check-outs! Please make sure to go to our office when you need to check-in or check-out your student.

is for PARTY! School policy permits two classroom parties each year--Christmas and end of year. The room moms will usually

organize these events and coordinate volunteers and donations. Birthdays are also special occasions for young

children. Although we are not permitted to have a "party" for each individual child, parents are welcome to provide a simple special dessert for snack which we will enjoy during recess. All treats for parties, snack, holiday, etc. must be store bought,

no home-baked goods are allowed.

is for questions! Please let us know if you have any

questions! We are here to make this the best

experience possible!

is for recess! We will be going outside everyday unless it is raining or extremely cold. If your child is too sick to play outside, they are too sick to attend school. Please make sure your child is properly dressed for the weather! Homework will be done at recess if its not complete.

is for snacks! We eat a snack everyday. Please pack a snack so that during your child's 2nd

class, he or she can eat. They are also permitted to have a water bottle throughout

their day.

Is for Tardy and transportation. Be on time and if you have a change in transportation, please have it in writing.

Each child is UNIQUE and special. They enter my classroom with different skills, personalities, experiences, backgrounds and learning styles. It is my aspiration to foster their individual strengths and help each child develop to his/her fullest potential; academically and socially. Our goal is to teach them to fall in love with learning!

is for volunteers and visitors! We love having volunteers in our school! All volunteers and visitors must check in at the office to receive a visitor’s pass. We NEED VOLUNTEERS!

is for wearing practical clothes! We try our best to keep clothing clean throughout the day but sometimes it is impossible! Please send your child to school with that in mind!

X is for eXcitement! Through the integration of fine arts, your child will be excited and school!

is for YOU! Always remember you are a teacher too! There is no one who is more influential in your child’s life than you!

is for ZzZzZz...please make sure that your child gets plenty of rest each night. Setting and keeping a bedtime helps children to be alert and ready to learn each day!

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